🇰🇭 Khmer phrases

How to Say "How are you?" in Khmer

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
សុខសប្បាយទេ?
"How are you?" in Khmer · say it like sok sabay te?

The most natural way to say "How are you?" in Khmer is សុខសប្បាយទេ?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

សុខសប្បាយអត់?
Used in a more casual context.
សុខសប្បាយជាទេ?
A slightly more formal way to ask.

When to use it

You can use this phrase when greeting someone you know. It is a friendly way to ask about their well-being. It is appropriate in both casual and semi-formal situations.

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Examples in Khmer

KhmerEnglish
សុខសប្បាយទេ? ខ្ញុំសង្ឃឹមថាអ្នកសុខសប្បាយ។How are you? I hope you are well.
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct tone, which can change the meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase used in both formal and informal situations?

Yes, it is versatile and can be used in both contexts.

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